Benjamin Leroy Martin III

Benjamin "Ben" Martin III, age 19, of Callaway, Fla. died on Saturday, May 29, 2010 in a traffic accident. Ben loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and his friends. He was scheduled to graduate today from Rosenwald High School. He was born April 1, 1991 at Hahn Air Base in Germany and was a lifetime resident of this area. He was of the Christian faith. Ben is survived by his parents: Ben Martin Jr. and Belinda Moore Martin of Callaway; a sister: Melissa Galatas and husband Mason of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother: Jackson David Martin of Callaway; his maternal grandmother: Anita Moore of Monroe, Georgia; his paternal grandmother: Dorothy Martin of Natchitoches, Louisiana; a niece: McKenna Galatas of Phoenix, Arizona; four aunts: Jeanie Cotton and husband Bart, Sue Martin, Lisa Martin; Teresa Black and husband Jimmy; two uncles: David Moore and wife Becky, Steve Moore and wife Lavonne; and numerous cousins. Ben was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Benjamin Martin Sr. and Othell Moore; and his beloved uncle: Steve Martin. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Interment will follow at Calvary Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 10 AM until service time in the church.